Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information... – Cartridge system
Patent
1999-03-17
2000-10-03
Nguyen, John Q.
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...
Cartridge system
242338, 242357, 360 94, G11B 2304, G11B 1500
Patent
active
061261068
ABSTRACT:
A casette adapter in which an S-casette (first casette) of the professional digital video format is housed and having a shape identical with an different-sized M-casette (second casette) operates without fail under a simple constitution, without accompanying any fear of damage on a tape. The casette adapter capable of housing an S-casette (2) comprises an adapter (1) whose shape is identical to an different-sized M-casette. Reels (5, 6) and a reel brake releasing member (7) of the S-casette (2) are exposed while the S-casette is mounted in the casette adapter. The adaptor (1) includes a rear door (12) capable of opening and closing. The rear door (12) comprises contacts (14) for reading identification signal by contacting the identification terminal of S-casette, wirings (16) for coupling the contacts (14) with an identification terminal (15) provided in a same location as that of M-casette and a lever (18) for opening/closing an anti-erasing window in linkage with the anti-erasing gear of S-casette (2). A device for distinguishing the adapter from the M cassette and for preventing further insertion of the adapter.
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Matsushita Electric - Industrial Co., Ltd.
Nguyen John Q.
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